Definition of Sylvan

1. Noun. A spirit that lives in or frequents the woods.

Exact synonyms: Silvan
Generic synonyms: Disembodied Spirit, Spirit

2. Adjective. Relating to or characteristic of wooded regions. "A shady sylvan glade"
Exact synonyms: Silvan
Similar to: Wooded

Definition of Sylvan

1. a. Of or pertaining to a sylva; forestlike; hence, rural; rustic.

2. n. A fabled deity of the wood; a satyr; a faun; sometimes, a rustic.

3. n. A liquid hydrocarbon obtained together with furfuran (tetrol) by the distillation of pine wood; -- called also methyl tetrol, or methyl furfuran.

Definition of Sylvan

1. one that lives in a forest [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sylvan

sylph
sylphic
sylphid
sylphide
sylphides
sylphids
sylphier
sylphiest
sylphine
sylphish
sylphlike
sylphs
sylphy
sylva
sylvae
sylvan (current term)
sylvaner
sylvaners
sylvanite
sylvanites
sylvans
Sylvanus
sylvas
sylvatic
sylvia
Sylvian aqueduct
Sylvian fissure
sylvias
Sylvia communis
Sylvia curruca

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